Wednesday, August 19, 2015

The 6 Shots System

when taking a a shot, weather it be for a picture or a film scene there are 6 good go to shots that when followed make any scene come together nice, still frame or moving. These shots each display different content that when tied together can really tell a story.  

The first shot you should do is of the hands. This shot lets the viewer know what the subject is doing. This shot can also be done with feet.
The shot after than should be a close up of the face. Maybe even closer than this. this shot is to show emotion and what the subject is feeling.
After that you should shoot over the shoulder. this gives the view a sense of what the subject is viewing and gives more information on what they're doing.
Then you should do a medium shot. To give a full view of what the subject is doing and their emotions in the scene.
The wide shot that comes next help more tie together what their doing and shows some of the environment around them. It is also in a sense leading up to the last shot.

 The last shot is extra wide. This shot is really to show the big picture and everything thats going on. It tells the viewer not only who she is and what she's doing but also where she is and whats going on around her. 












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